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Toddy Takedown: Press Coffee Roasters vs. Cartel Coffee Lab

Toddy-style brewed iced coffee is better than hot drip for a few reasons. First of all, the acidity levels are lower in cold-brewed coffee, making it more drinkable in those indigestion-filled crunch times. It's also higher in caffeine, which means you pretty much only need one cup to keep you going ... More >>

Second Location of Essence Bakery Coming to Phoenix This Summer

What's going on in East Phoenix these days? A better question might be: What isn't? See also: - Sam Fox Wants Us to Start Preparing for a "Life-Changing Food Experience" - New Restaurants in the Works for Arcadia's La Grande Orange From sushi to two new La Grande Orange concepts to a "life-chang ... More >>

New Restaurants in the Works for Arcadia's La Grande Orange

Since notable sweets maker Tammie Coe pulled her pastries out of La Grande Orange (LGO) last August, news of the popular grocery and pizzeria in Arcadia (which since has expanded its in-house pastry department) has been whisper-quiet. Perhaps because it has a couple of secrets under way. See also: ... More >>

Chow Bella's Gift Guide for the Starving College Student

What? Not done with your holiday shopping? Yeah, neither are we. But we've been making lists -- and checking them twice -- and we've got some suggestions for the nice people on your list. Today, Chow Bella's Gift Guide for the Starving College Student. There's no single word that universally descr ... More >>

Don't Want To Spend Thanksgiving Day in the Kitchen? Where to Buy Ready-Made Dishes for Turkey Day

Don't you love Thanksgiving? It's a nationally sanctioned food marathon, and we're all encouraged to be athletes. No silly talk of calories, carbs or the evils of sugar on this one guilt-free day. Of course, for the person(s) preparing this misty watercolor rendition of a Norman Rockwell painting, ... More >>

Chow Bella's Top Phoenix Food Stories of the Week

Every week, there's a cornucopia of Phoenix food news, features, and reviews to report here at Chow Bella. If you're like most people, you probably just don't have the time to get to all of it. It's kind of like those burgers at Old Town Whiskey; it just won't all fit in your mouth ... or in this ca ... More >>

Tammie Coe Cakes Ends Relationship With La Grande Orange

As far as successful food hookups go, the longstanding one between well-known local pastry business Tammie Coe Cakes and La Grande Orange, the popular grocery and pizzeria in Arcadia, may be one of the Valley's best-known. But the relationship has come to a end. In a Facebook post today on the pag ... More >>

Eye Candy

Zulu Caffé: Top Notch Cuisine Lands at Scottsdale Airport

Airports and good food usually don't mix -- kind of like orange juice and toothpaste. But Metro Phoenix airports are apparently trying to start a new trend. In Sky Harbor, local restaurants including La Grande Orange, Cowboy Caio (although we're not sure how the recent bankruptcy filing may impact ... More >>

99: Craig DeMarco

From now 'til we publish the 2012 edition of Best of Phoenix, New Times and Chow Bella present 100 Tastemakers -- Valley residents who make the cut in our culinary scene. Some you'll know; for others, it'll be a first introduction (but likely not the last). While you're here, check out our 100 Creat ... More >>

400 Jobs Ready to Be Filled at New Sky Harbor Restaurants

Talk about job creation on the fly. Four-hundred positions are in need of filling as the cache of new restaurants inside Terminal 4 in Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport prepare to open. HMSHost, the international airport restaurateur in charge of the food program, will open more than 15 new eateries thro ... More >>

September 27 In Blogs: Russell Pearce, ClimbMax, Love Me Nots, La Grande Orange, and Going Gangbusters

​In the 24-hour news cycle, it can be difficult to keep up. We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries:

Chef Paul Lindsay of La Grande Orange

Lauren Saria ​This week in Chef Talk we'll sit down with Chef Paul Lindsay of La Grande Orange and the Arcadia Room.  When did you know you wanted to be a chef?As corny as it sounds, I pretty distinctly remember standing in the kitchen with my mom when I was like barely able to see up ... More >>

Follow Friday: Breakfast On the Brain

Royal Coffee ​It's that time again. We've compiled a small but meaningful list of great Twitter accounts for any Phoenix foodie to follow. If you're like us, you love breakfast at all times of the day. If you're looking for the latest scoop from some of the best breakfast spots in the Valley ... More >>

Croque Madame Clash: La Grande Orange vs Essence Bakery

James Waldron​ Whether you're more familiar with the Croque Monsieur or its counterpart, Croque Madame (which is basically a Croque Monsieur with a fried egg on top), you're most likely no stranger to the buttery, gruyere cheese and ham goodness of this treat. As of late, we've been on the hunt ... More >>

Barrio Cafe, La Grande Orange, Cowboy Ciao and Cartel Coffee Coming to Sky Harbor

WFairchild via Flickr You'll soon be able to grab Cartel's coffee on the "fly."​Earlier this week, we blogged about the upcoming restaurant changes at Sky Harbor International Airport's Terminal 4. Deliberations were underway for the initial restaurant "Master Concessionaire" recommendation ... More >>

May 13 In Blogs: Corky Gonzales, Summer Diets, The Love Me Nots, Barrio Cafe, and the ASU Undie Run

​​​In the 24-hour news cycle, it can be difficult to keep up. We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries:

Caroline Van Slyke's Perfect Food Day

www.bohofarmandhome.com​ Caroline Van Slyke ​Caroline Van Slyke​ Caroline Van Slyke has a little half-acre organic urban farm in Arcadia called BOHO Farm and Home. Her passion is to share her harvest, build community and inspire others to eat from their yards. She opens up he ... More >>

Windsor and Churn, DeMarco's Latest, to Open Next Week

​The guy who brought us Postino and La Grande Orange is at it again, with news today that two stylish-sounding eateries will open next week in Phoenix. This morning, azcentral.com reported that on April 25 Craig DeMarco is opening Windsor (a bar with light food) and Churn (ice cream) i ... More >>

This Weekend: Devoured Phx Culinary Classic

Last year, Kai's table at Devoured was the most beautiful display of all.​Over the last few years, the Valley of the Sun has become the Valley of the Culinary Festivals. A handful of must-visit food- and wine-tasting events is now a sprawling season of eating, from East Valley to West. ... More >>

LGO Reportedly Pulls Out of CityScape

Amy Silverman The kiss goodbye.​The Arizona Republic is reporting this morning that LGO Public House has pulled out of the CityScape project in downtown Phoenix.  Are you surprised? According to Howie Seftel, LGO is claiming "ventilation" problems in the space they were to occupy.&n ... More >>

2010 Redux: Culinary Happenings

Crudo dished up beautiful plates of fish at the Devoured culinary fest.​In the spirit of tying up loose ends, we're recapping some of our favorite food-related finds of the year. We've already looked back on the Best Books, Battle of the Dishes, Just Offal, the Best R ... More >>

Certified Local Fall Festival Showcases Arizona Businesses

​Sample foods from local restaurants, drink local beer and wine for five bucks a cup, browse booths from local retailers, and listen to live local music. Notice anything here? Yep, it's all about Arizona at this Saturday's Certified Local Fall Festival, the sixth annual shindig hosted by Loca ... More >>

12: Rustica Pizza at Cibo

​Hungry yet? We're working up our appetites for our huge Best of Phoenix issue, out September 30, with daily servings of Chow Bella's 100 Favorite Dishes from across the Valley -- in no particular order Leave your suggestions for upcoming favorites in the comments sectio ... More >>

It's the Velvet Pumpkin, Lynne Bonnell!

http://thewillowshomeandgarden.blogspot.com​Temperature forecasts be damned, it's fall. And fall means pumpkins. In fact, at yesterday's weekly Chow Bella meeting, we couldn't stop talking about all things pumpkin, so get ready for an onslaught -- soon. In honor of fall, this morning we went ... More >>

23: Hot Pressed Tuna at La Grande Orange

​Hungry yet? We're working up our appetites for our huge Best of Phoenix issue, out September 30, with daily servings of Chow Bella's 100 Favorite Dishes from across the Valley -- in no particular order Leave your suggestions for upcoming favorites in the comments section ... More >>

Emma Pew, What Are You Eating?

​Emma Pew The vocalist for local soul band Black Carl performs this Saturday, August 28 at The Sail Inn. What'd you eat for dinner last night? Shrimp ceviche from La Grade Orange--it is mind-warping tasty. Favorite food: Cottage cheese. Up until a few years ago, the stuff completely freaked ... More >>

Ever Wonder What Happened to Norman Fierros?

  A. Scattergood​Still miss Norman Fierros' dessert chimichanga, the tiny Hershey bar fried to perfection, served at Norman's Arizona, his last local gig in what is now the heart of the La Grande Orange empire? Then you are a true Phoenician. And you probably r ... More >>

Hillside Spot Keeps Ahwatukee Locals Well Fed

Top Ten Caffeinated Products: Caffiend

Coffee Rush's Cherry Mocha​Since we started this "Caffiend" blog almost 18 months ago, we've tried tons of coffees, teas, energy drinks, and other caffeinated products. As we near our two-year anniversary, we took a look back at our reviews to see which items pumped us up the most. Here, in descen ... More >>

Pulled Pork Sandwich at Hillside Spot

​I may never eat IKEA's Swedish meatballs again. After a post-New Year's Day pilgrimage to ogle fabrics and cute dishware that I really don't need at Tempe's uber-retailer, I remembered that new Hillside Spot is just down the street, on the other side of I-10 (4740 E. Warner Rd.). Consideri ... More >>

Tammie Coe Cakes Makes Holiday Treats

Sweets and holidays go hand-in-hand, and Tammie Coe Cakes has made their collection of cupcakes, cookies and cakes even sweeter with winter-themed goodies. ​

Oren J, What Are You Eating?

Oren J The lead singer of Silver Medallion and writer for www.getyourswagup.com performs at Pussycat Lounge Wednesday, November 18 for Pinky Ring. What'd you eat for dinner last night? Half a bottle of Reposado 1800 tequila.Favorite food: Sashimi. Least favorite food: Swine/pig. Favorite De ... More >>

Tonight: Taste of the Biltmore

It will be an all-you-can-eat extravaganza for charity tonight, when the third annual Taste of the Biltmore party takes over the National Bank of Arizona Corporate Center (6001 N. 24th St.) from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Admission is free. Participating restaurants from the upscale 'hood include Donovan's, ... More >>

Veggie Boy: La Grande Orange

You won't be able to resist La Grande Orange's vegetarian sandwich. Local vegetarians have described it as "the best they've ever tasted." It's gotten lauded by gourmands across the Internet. And it's something that we're certain even the most die-hard of meat lovers will enjoy.And the ... More >>

Dec. 16 In Blogs: East Valley Tribune, Weezer, La Grande Orange and More

We understand that in the 24-hour news cycle it can be difficult to keep up. Worry not! We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries: Valley Fever: 2008 Death Penalty Stats Prove Old Man Nash is Hardly the Only One Av ... More >>

SHWEET!: Toffee Bar at Bertha's Cafe

Budget Beat: Via de Los Santos

Won't You Be My Neighbor?

Arcadia after dark

Act Globally, Drink Locally

Hangin' with the YIMBYs at Duck & Decanter

To Go . . . Or Not To Go

LGO, say it ain't so

Mixed Signals

Phoenix, get ready to tune in to radioMILANO

Where is Arlecchino?

BEST PLACE TO OVERSTAY YOUR 19-MINUTE PARKING LIMIT

La Grande Orange

BEST NEW PHOENIX CHARM

La Grande Orange

Pie vs. Pie

Digging out of the Valley's pizza rut

Best Farmers' Market

La Grande Orange

Blo Hard

The Velvet Room gets a fishy facelift